Police want to track down this man in connection with their investigation into a serious sexual assault on a train to the city centre.
The incident happened on a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly at around midday on June 24.
According to British Transport Police (BTP) a woman was seriously sexually assaulted while she was asleep on the service which stopped at stations including Stoke-on-Trent and Stockport. The suspect walked away when the woman woke up.
Police want to track down this man according to an appeal to the public on Wednesday.
Sexual harassment is not tolerated on the rail network. If you see it happening, your presence is your superpower. Remember #SpeakUpInterrupt
— British Transport Police (@BTP) July 26, 2024
Speak up: Report it to BTP or rail staff
Interrupt: If safe, ask a small question to distract the situation. pic.twitter.com/Xk0FYOh9Y9
Anyone with information can contact BTP by calling 0800 405 040 or by texting 61016.
They can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
This article was written by Jack Tooth. To contact him, email jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.
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